about us

 
About US

dedicated to eliminating bias, bigotry and discrimination.

Since our founding in 1978, we have been successfully opposing bias, bigotry and discrimination wherever it occurs, including neighborhoods, schools, pulpits and workplaces throughout the region.

Our vision:
Thriving, equitable communities where diversity is celebrated.

Our mission:
To educate and empower communities to eliminate bias, bigotry, and all
forms of discrimination.

OUR SERVICES
We Believe In

Our Core Values


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We integrate DEI into our daily practice and conversations.

Passion:

We are driven by our passion to create a positive impact.

Accountability:

We practice accountability for our actions and take our mission and commitments seriously.

Ethics:

We commit to integrity and place ethics at the heart of everything we do.

Continuous Learning:

We are dedicated to continuous learning to ensure we are aware of emerging information and maintain  best practices. This allows us to maintain our expertise in ever-changing times.

Trust:

We are committed to building relationships rooted in honesty, trust, accountability, safety, and  transparency. 

Collaboration:

We actively promote collaboration with partners and the community  to strengthen our mission.

Board Leadership
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David Butcher
Flyby BBQ

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Amanda Byers
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

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Yvonne M. Christopher 
Montgomery County

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Shelli DiFranco
Five Rivers MetroParks

Fran

Donna Haller

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Nakia Lipscomb
The Dayton Foundation

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Dr. Scott Markland
Sinclair Community College

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Jessica Minesinger
Treasurer
Surgical Compensation & Consulting

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Joshua Nalls
Companion Title, LLC

Fran

Fran O’Connor

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Austin Railey
Board Chair
Dayton Metro Library

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Paul Richter
Messer Construction Co.

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Adrian Taylor
Premier Health

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Alan Weeter
Secretary
Thompson Hine, LLP

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Dr. Chris Welch
Sinclair Community College

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Chadwick Williams
General Motors

 
 
 
 
NCCJ Staff
Adriane Miller

Adriane Miller
She/ Her/ Hers
Executive Director

Alexis

Alexis Webster
She/ Her/ Hers
Program Manager

Alexis

Crystal Lovato
She/ Her/ Hers
Director of Outreach

Danny

Danny Horton
She/ Her/ Hers
Program Manager

Justin

Justin Duran
He/ Him/ His
Program Manager

Hannah Brown

Hannah Brown
She/ Her/ Hers
Senior Program Manager

Lake Miller

Lake Miller
He/ Him/ His
Director of Education

Lake Miller

Sara Westendarp
She/Her/Hers
Program Assistant

Consultants
Justin

AJ Kessler
He/ Him/ His
Consultant

Dara

Dara Cosby
She/ Her/ Hers
Consultant

Mike

Mike Easterling
He/ Him/ His
Consultant

 
SPONSORS AND FRIENDS OF THE ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP DINNER

Social Justice Champion

Premier Health

Equality Champions

CareSource Foundation
Catapult Creative
Dayton Power and Light Company
Morris Furniture Company, Inc.
Sinclair College
University of Dayton

Diversity Champions

Commuter Advertising
Dayton Business Journal
Economy Linen and Towel Service Inc.
Fifth Third Bank
Greater Dayton Regional Transit (RTA)
Houser Asphalt and Concrete
The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton
Kettering Health Network
LION
Messer Construction Company
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
PNC Financial Services
Rose Family Philanthropic Fund
Thompson Hine, LLP

Inclusion Champions

Cox Media Group 
Dayton Children’s Hospital
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Sheriff Department
Skanska USA Building, Inc.
The Weissman Group

MAKING OUR COMMUNITY MORE INCLUSIVE IS NO EASY TASK

ARE YOU READY TO COLLABORATE WITH US?